LaVonneC.Donihue

LaVonne C. Donihue 1934 - 2012 SOUTH HADLEY - LaVonne C. Donihue, 77 passed away on Tuesday, April 10, at her home with her family by her side. She was born October 23, 1934, in Goodman, Missouri, the daughter of Wilfred and Winnie Chase. She resided in Winsted, Connecticut, for many years before relocating to Loomis Village in 2008. LaVonne worked for over 30 years as a registered nurse in public health nursing. She served as Director of Visiting Nurse Agencies in Lawrence, Kansas, and Cheshire, Connecticut. In retirement she enjoyed knitting, reading, traveling, bird-watching, and time on the Maine Coast. Grandchildren were a large part of her life. She will be forever missed by her husband of 56 years, Don, along with their three children, Michael and his wife Susan of Waterville, Maine, David and his wife Kate of New York City, and Ann Travers and her husband Gary of Winsted, Connecticut. She is also survived by her five precious grandchildren, Colin, Ross, Virginia, Sarah, and Elias, her brother, Wayne Chase and his wife Dorthy of Oregon. Her brother, Dwane Chase, predeceased her. A private memorial service will be scheduled in coming weeks. Beers and Story South Hadley Funeral Home have been entrusted with arrangements. Donations in her memory may be made to Bay State Visiting Nurse and Hospice, P.O. Box 9058, Springfield, MA 01102. Please visit www.beersandstory.com to sign the online condolence register.